Anxiety is more than worrying.
UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY
It can affect sleep, concentration, the body, and the situations you feel able to face. Care begins with a full evaluation of your symptoms, health, sleep, medications, and stress.
It shows up in the body
Racing heart, tension, dizziness, and restlessness are common.
Avoidance grows quietly
Anxiety often narrows what feels possible before you notice.
Evaluation comes first
Thyroid, heart rhythm, sleep, and substances can mimic anxiety.
A SIMPLE WAY TO THINK ABOUT IT
Your alarm system stays switched on
Anxiety is a normal protective system doing too much. The alarm keeps firing when there is no real danger, which keeps the body tense and the mind scanning for what might go wrong. Treatment helps the system settle rather than forcing it quiet.
It does not look the same for everyone.
COMMON PATTERNS
Ongoing worry
Worry across several parts of life that feels hard to control.
Panic symptoms
Sudden fear with a racing heart, shaking, dizziness, or chest tightness.
Social anxiety
Strong fear of judgment, embarrassment, or rejection around others.
Fear & avoidance
Avoiding situations, places, or activities because they feel unsafe.
How anxiety may show up
COMMON SIGNS
Worry that is hard to switch off
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability or feeling on edge
Seeking reassurance repeatedly
Mind & mood
Racing heart, tension, or shortness of breath
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Avoiding places or conversations
Fatigue after periods of high alert
Body & behavior
WHAT MAY CONTRIBUTE
There is rarely one single cause. Evaluation looks at the full picture before any treatment is recommended.
Personal or family history of anxiety
Trauma, caregiving, or chronic stress
Thyroid concerns, pain, hormone changes, or poor sleep
Caffeine, nicotine, stimulants, cannabis, or medication effects
Care built on your evaluation.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Comprehensive evaluation
We review symptoms, health, sleep, stress, medications, substance use, past care, and goals.
Medication review
When appropriate, we discuss benefits, risks, alternatives, side effects, and follow-up in plain language.
Follow-up & monitoring
We track anxiety, panic, sleep, mood, functioning, side effects, and progress over time.
Practical coping support
Visits may include grounding, problem-solving, education, and brief CBT-informed strategies.
01
You share what has been happening. We review your history, health, sleep, medications, and daily functioning.
We listen and review
02
We discuss whether this concern — or something else — better explains your symptoms.
We clarify
03
We review options, agree on next steps, and set a follow-up rhythm that fits your life.
We plan together
Start with an evaluation.
Telehealth throughout California, with in-person and mobile visits in Los Angeles County. Free 15-minute consultation.
An evaluation does not guarantee an anxiety diagnosis or a prescription. Recommendations are based on your history, symptoms, health, safety, and daily functioning.